air (A1)
noun
Pronunciation: ɛər
Definition
The invisible mixture of gases around the Earth that we breathe.
Examples
The room was filled with fresh air.
He took a deep breath of the cold night air.
Pollution can make the air unhealthy to breathe.
How to Use air
- air out (phrasal verb)
- To let fresh air into a room or building. — "I need to air out the house."
- on air (prepositional phrase)
- Being broadcast on radio or television. — "The show is on air now."
- by air (prepositional phrase)
- Using aircraft for transport. — "We sent the package by air."
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